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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.13, 3,834.41 and 707.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.13, 3,834.41 and 707.24 is: 1,060.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.13 : 3,834.41 = 707.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.13/3,834.41 = 707.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.13x = 3,834.41 × 707.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.13x = 2,711,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,848.13/2,556.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.92

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